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You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?
pliers |
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vise |
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clamp |
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pincers |
A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.
A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.
harmful to |
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weaker than |
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as strong or slightly weaker than |
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as strong or stronger than |
The joint created by welding is as strong or stronger than the original metal.
The primary difference between a standard level and a bullseye level is which of the following?
a standard level has only one bubble to center |
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a bullseye level can measure across two dimensions |
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a standard level can measure across two dimensions |
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a bullseye level has only one bubble to center |
Levels utlize a fluid-filled tube containing a bubble that is centered when the surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb) along the direction of the tube. While a standard level can measure along a single dimension, a bullseye level is circular and can indicate the levelness of a two dimensional plane.
Which of the following is the primary difference between pliers and pincers?
pliers are designed for large objects, pincers are designed for small objects |
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pincers are designed for large objects, pliers are designed for small objects |
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pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull |
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pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull |
Pincers provide a mechanical advantage that's used to cut, pinch or pull an object. The force applied to pincers is concentrated to a point or to an edge of the tool which allows pincers to be brought very close to a surface. Pincers are typically used for removing objects from a material to which they've previously been applied, for example, to pull nails from wood.
Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?
an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 6-point saw |
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an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 12-point saw |
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an 8-point saw makes a finer cut than a 12-point saw |
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an 8-point saw has eight teeth per inch |
Saw blades are described by the number of teeth per inch (TPI). The higher the TPI of a saw the finer the cut it will make.